Sealed square taper cheapest option help
07-03-18, 08:32 PM
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Sealed square taper cheapest option help
I have a sealed square taper bb that has play , money is tight . i need to replace it with the cheapest option under 20 bucks . it says on my bike i need a 68mm x 118.5 . is ther other options i can use maybe 68 x 122 or 117 . **********????
07-03-18, 09:32 PM
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Shimano sealed bbs are probably the cheapest. I’d try to stick with the same spindle length if possible.
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Taking it you mean the BB, not the chainset, for budget, when I was looking for a ultra budget build last year, I chose a Neco branded square taper BB, which was about half the price of a Shimano UN54/55, so far it's done a over 1200km (will hit 1300km later today) with no issues.
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I bought a shimano un55 at REI this week under $15 and in stock locally. Measure the one in there now and buy the same size
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Ok thanks for the link my specs say 68 x 188 . some of them where like 30 bucks im really tight this week im trying to sell my other bike and just ride the square bear . thanks
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Why replace it? Perhaps it can be serviced. And if the spindle races are galled, as is somewhat common, try to find a co-op in your area where you'll likely find a bin full of them.
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UN26, find a co-op, or buy one on sale at REI. Cheapest option will be co-op.
The less money you have, the more resourceful you need to be. I take it as a challenge, it can be fun doing more with less!
The less money you have, the more resourceful you need to be. I take it as a challenge, it can be fun doing more with less!
07-04-18, 09:38 AM
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If money is super tight, I replaced cups and shaft with coop parts once for $7. If no coop check if a local lbs has a parts bin.
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Taking it you mean the BB, not the chainset, for budget, when I was looking for a ultra budget build last year, I chose a Neco branded square taper BB, which was about half the price of a Shimano UN54/55, so far it's done a over 1200km (will hit 1300km later today) with no issues.
Like this on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bottom-Brac...AAAOSwMfhaZsNK
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Taking it you mean the BB, not the chainset, for budget, when I was looking for a ultra budget build last year, I chose a Neco branded square taper BB, which was about half the price of a Shimano UN54/55, so far it's done a over 1200km (will hit 1300km later today) with no issues.
Like this on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bottom-Brac...AAAOSwMfhaZsNK
Like this on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bottom-Brac...AAAOSwMfhaZsNK
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Cheapest option is to keep riding it until you save up $15-20 to buy a replacement.
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un26 $16 - $22 CAD At mec -https://www.mec.ca/en/products/cycli...chbox=brackets
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No, but at the same time, I wouldn't have 'quoted' another user when suggesting another product, as it looks like your neglecting, rather than complementing the previews comment. Or perhaps said, 'here another option at a great price'
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